Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-07-20
Correspondence Of the Yorkvillc Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

CHESTER, July 18.-Intendant Jones and
his Wardens are d%elighting our people
with their improvements. They have
done much towards widening and beauti-
flying our streets. Old landmarks disap-
pear before the march of the spirit of pro-
gress that mark our town authorities. The
piazza of the old McAfee Hotel is among
the things of the past. Many years ago, in
the palmy days before the war, this was a
popular stopping place with judges and
lawyers in their attendance on our courts.
The building is 10 a wreck and will soon
er or later fall down or burn down if it is
it caught on fire and narrowly escaped
destruction. Ifitcould burn without burn
ing down some other house with it, not
many tears would flow. The widening of
the pavement of Wylie street has been
a great Improvement. Our city fathers
are deserving of commendat' Il for the
good work they have done. Their admin
istration is giving great satisfaction, and
in their official capacity at least they will
leave footprints on the sands of time.
Adjutant-G General Bonham, assisted by
Major J.. K. Marshal, inspected the Lee
Light Infantry on last Wednesday after
noon. The Company, under the command
ofCapt. G.. J. Patterson, presented a fine ap-
pearance and passed the inspection SO we'll
and so satisfactorily, that the Adjutant-
General complimented them for their pro-
fciency in matters pertaining to the art
miItair. At the close of the inspection
the Lees, with the inspecting officers, pro-
cecded to the Court House to partake of
some refreshments. This part Of the pro-
gramme was as successful n doubtless
more enjoyable than the inspection had
hmm (opt Doffarcop mada Gonna happv
remarks on the occasion, closing by toast
ing the militia of the State. The Adjutant-
General, being called on, responded appro-
priately. He expressed the opinion that
Congress would increase the appropria-
ton for the militia of the States. The in
crease would embrace an amount adequate
to provide necessary equipments. He also
expressed the belief that the Legislature
would increase the appropriation for the
State militia. He favored a State encamp-
ment, and would order the troops into
camp this year if he was supplied with
the necessary funds.
The election to decide the question of
Court House township subscribing $25, 900
to the capital stock ofthe Georgia, Carolina
and Northern Railroad Company, was held
here on Friday. 1t was evident at an early
hour of the day that the advocates of sub
scription had won the fight. The "boys''
about town favored the subscription, and
when they make up their minds to carry
an election they generally succeed. The
subscription carried by a vote of 296 to II.
The hot weather is driving our people
to the mountains.
H. M. Epson was found dead in his room
in the j. L. Chambers building yesterday.
The coroner's jury rendered a verdict
that he came to his death by his neck be-
ing broken from some cause to the jury un-
known.
The Hon. G. J. Patterson has been in
vited to deliver al address at a Farmers
Encampment at Mount Holly, Mecklen-
burg county, n. G..
The Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta,
Railroad Company propose moving their
passenger depot at this place a short dis
lance. When the change has been made,
passenger trains can stop without obstruct-
ing the street. The brick for building the
pillars of the new depot is on the spot, and
work will begin in a few days.
Some of the veterans of the Mexican
war have recently drawn their pensions,
and others have been informed that they
will be paid in a few days. The amount,
though not large, will be a great benefit to
them, as they are generally in needy cir
cumstances.
Fox Mize, of this county, in pursuance
of a presentment of the grand jury charg-
ing him with bigamy, wa arrested on
Saturday by Sheriff Hood. He gave bond
for his appearance at the next term of the
Circuit Court. NJ.